Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 28-09-2024 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements:

1. Ol Doinyo Lengai, situated in Tanzania is the only volcano that expels carbonatite lavais in the world.
2. Volcanoes with enigmatic type of eruptions are unusually rich in iron.
3. Iron-rich magma found in extinct volcanoes could be a potent source of rare earth elements.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases (NAFLD)

1. It is a silent disease with few or no symptoms.
2. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases (NAFLD) is a major non-communicable disease that account for more than 66% of deaths in the country.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Horse Gram

1. It is a pulse crop that can thrive in rain-fed and semi-arid conditions, making it a valuable asset for small-scale farmers.   
2. The leguminous plant enriches the soil organic carbon content and supports the growth of the succeeding crop.
3. It has drought-resistant capacity and can withstand prolonged dry spells.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

4) Consider the following pairs:

          Missile Systems            Relevance

1. Pinaka                  –       Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher, India
2. Nirbhay               –       Sub-sonic cruise missiles, India
3. HIMARS             –       Multiple rocket launcher, USA

How many of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Global Innovation Index, 2024

1. It is published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
2. The Index ranks the innovation capabilities and results of world economies.
3. India ranks 39th among the 133 economies featured in the Global Innovation Index, 2024.

How many of the statements given above are correct?